Tag: Food security
OVC Food Security Fact Sheet
In 2007 CRS did a multi-country midterm evaluation. The results from this evaluation led to an increase in the food security interventions implemented by CRS in the OVC PEPFAR program. These interventions are outlined in this fact sheet.
Food security
Details CRS’s support for CADEV’s organizational strengthening efforts: developing an organizational improvement plan and increasing the capacity of field agents, volunteers, community members.
Project LISTEN
Case study and evaluation of a project designed to increase resilience to food security shocks in drought prone areas in Malawi and Zambia and reduce dependency on external food aid.
Seed system security
A practical manual for assessing the security of farmers’ seed systems in situations of acute or chronic stress and determining what kinds of assistance are needed.
Livelihoods assessment
Report from a project to gather more detailed livelihoods data as a basis to evaluate whether existing programs are adequately addressing the needs of communities, determine if CRS is reaching the most vulnerable, and inform strategic planning and future programming.
Food security in HIV and AIDS programming
Applies the Integral Human Development (IHD) framework to nutrition and food security for people living with HIV and AIDS.
Seed Aid for Seed Security
These ten practice briefs offer advice on how to sustain and strengthen seed systems during disaster response and recovery periods.
Program areas
- Agriculture and environment
- Education
- Health
- HIV and AIDS
- Microfinance
- Peacebuilding
- Water and sanitation
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- Hope and Dignity 2009
Information on CRS’ work to prevent and mitigate HIV and AIDS around the world.
Child migration in Central America
Child migrants who are apprehended and returned from Mexico to their home countries face abuses throughout the repatriation process. This CRS study documents the conditions they face.
Water, conflict, cooperation
A conceptual and practical framework for water development practitioners, civil society peacebuilders, and human rights advocates seeking to integrate water and peacebuilding in their work.
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29 Dec 2009, 3:12 pmFind out how a little concrete and a fence spares nomadic farmers a desperate search for water during a disappointing rainy season.